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Southern Company

Security Officer I - Plant Bowen/Euharlee, GA (Pre-Hire Testing Required)

Company: 
Southern Company
City: 
Euharlee
State: 
Georgia
Employment type: 
Full time
Remote Position: 
No
Required degree level: 
Other

Job Description: Security Officer I - Plant Bowen

Plant Bowen Location: 317 Covered Bridge Rd SW, Euharlee, GA

PLEASE NOTE ALL THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION BELOW BEFORE APPLYING!

Physical abilities & psychological testing required.

You MUST also qualify before (AND Annually) with your issued handgun & shotgun.

  • Please Read the DRIVING/LICENSE requirements at the bottom carefully prior to applying.


* This is a NIGHT SHIFT POSITION INCLUDING MANDATORY HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS!

** PLEASE ALSO NOTE; THIS POSITION MAY BECOME A ROTATING DAYS & SHIFTS POSITION AS NEEDED.....THE POSITION REQUIRES SHIFTS OF EITHER 6AM to 6PM ...OR... 6PM TO 6AM.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Security Officer position is responsible for protecting personnel, assets, and interests throughout the Company's footprint. This position employs armed physical security tactics, screenings, highly technical security event monitoring and security event response.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's/associate degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Training certification reflecting their knowledge of the business practices required by the industry standards.

*** Must be available to work shift work, holidays, overtime, during inclement weather, call out and able to work at designated Company location(s)

Minimum 3 years law enforcement, military, private or industrial security preferred

Must pass the following job prerequisites: psychological test, drug test, firearms evaluation, and Internal Threat Program (for designated security positions).

Must qualify for firearm use and re-qualify annually with the semi-auto pistol and shotgun.

Must qualify for and obtain a valid state firearm permit and driver's license.

Ability to obtain and remain appropriately licensed through the Georgia Secretary of State - Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies. Successful annual qualification with all companies issued firearms is required. GPC (Georgia Power Company) only.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Knowledge of Software House CCURE is preferred.

Knowledge of Avigilon Video Management System (VMS) Software is preferred.

Understanding NERC (North American Electric Reliability Council) CIP-006 and CIP-014 security standards is helpful.

Have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Superior computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, multiple functional computer formats (in-house), etc.

Ability to work and make decisions with minimal direct supervision within the prescribed policies and procedures.

Ability to respond to complex technical inquiries regarding access application systems.

Ability to have technical proficiency with access application systems functioning at an operator level proficiency.

Ability to coordinate and liaison with Operating Company and Corporate Security groups.

Ability to evaluate and determine the appropriate action in response to Physical Security Perimeter (PSP) intrusion events.

Must be capable of using sound logic and reasoning to identify the alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals under highly stressful situations and perform various tasks simultaneously while working as a team.

Effective communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Ability to actively listen.

Must be able to multi-task and perform computer data entry while callers are on the phone.

Ability to stay current with relevant technology.

Ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

Must demonstrate strong ethics and experience handling sensitive or confidential information.

Ability to learn and enforce policies and procedures.

Ability to direct & control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Ability to wear and maintain personal protection equipment.

Ability to perform physical activity, including but not limited to, running, walking, and lifting.

This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:

  • Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver's license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver's license).
  • Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
  • Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record

Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.

That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.

We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.

We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.

We have positioned diversity and inclusion as critical to our success enabling us to put the needs and well-being of the people we serve at the center of all that we do.

Southern Company believes all employees should feel welcome, valued, respected and heard. Our goal is a workplace in which all employees contribute to their fullest and a workforce that reflects our customers and communities. We accomplish this by valuing and leveraging the full range of differences and similarities we bring to our teams, customers and communities.

Workplace Awards

  • 2023 100% Corporate Equality Index Score - Human Rights Campaign (7th consecutive year)
  • 2023 America's Best-In-State Employers – Forbes
    • Southern Company (No. 1 in Alabama, No. 5 in Georgia)
  • 2023 Best Employers for Women (No. 9) - Forbes
  • 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces – Newsweek
  • 2023 Best Companies for Multicultural Women – Seramount
  • 2023 Top 50 Companies for Diversity - DiversityInc (8th consecutive year)
    • No. 1 Top Company for Black executives
    • No. 3 Top Company for Veterans
    • No. 5 Top Company for Supplier Diversity
    • No. 14 - Top Company for Executive Diversity Councils
  • 2022 Global 200 – Forbes
  • 2022 Best Employers for Women - Forbes
  • 2023 America’s Best Employers for Diversity - Forbes
  • 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity - Newsweek
  • 2023 America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes
    • No. 15 overall, top utility
  • 2023 Top 100 Military-Friendly Employer (No. 2) - GI Jobs magazine
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